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Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Sep, 2025

Sliver of hope, Pg8

Sundarban crocodile census reveals population rise, highlighting conservation success beyond megafauna, but climate threats loom.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Sep, 2025

Fiji ant numbers plunged after humans came, Pg11

Fiji's endemic ant species decline by 79% post-human arrival 3,000 years ago due to habitat destruction and invasive species.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisaster and Disaster Management
11 Sep, 2025

Rampant development, not climate, pushing Himalayas to the edge, Pg2

Himalayan disasters exacerbated by rampant development, warns experts; calls for stringent environmental impact assessments and sustainable practices to mitigate risks.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth Sector
11 Sep, 2025

Dengue cases linked to climate change in Asia and the Americas, Pg10

Dengue cases surge in Asia, Americas due to climate change; projected to rise 76% by 2050, says study.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
11 Sep, 2025

Automakers brace for hit on PLI benefits as RE magnet curbs from China continue

Chinese rare earth magnet export curbs threaten Indian automakers' PLI benefits, forcing expensive component imports and hindering domestic value addition.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
10 Sep, 2025

Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s biggest dam despite protest from downstream Egypt, Pg14

Ethiopia inaugurates $4 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), sparking protest from Egypt over Nile water security.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
10 Sep, 2025

China digs in on ‘rare earth’, commands global market, Pg7

China tightens grip on rare earth market with new export restrictions amid trade tensions, impacting global supply chains.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
7 Sep, 2025

North America affects monsoon rain over India , Pg10

North American summer warming intensifies Indian monsoon by altering global air circulation patterns, surpassing even Tibetan influence, says study.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Sep, 2025

Rain and repeat , Pg6

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana face recurring floods due to extreme rainfall, infrastructure gaps, and delayed disaster mitigation reforms.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
3 Sep, 2025

Expanding glacial lakes which need supervision: CWC , Pg8

CWC reports India's glacial lake area surged 30% since 2011, escalating flood risks nationwide amid climate concerns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
2 Sep, 2025

Over 800 killed, 2,800 injured as earthquake strikes Afghanistan , Pg1

Afghanistan earthquake kills 800+, injures 2,800; Taliban seeks international aid amid humanitarian crisis and resource constraints.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
2 Sep, 2025

Geographers uncover why some rivers stay single while others split , Pg2

Research reveals erosion drives river splitting, impacting flood risks and ecosystem services, with implications for Ganga and Brahmaputra management.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
2 Sep, 2025

India extends assistance to earthquake-hit Afghanistan , Pg10

India provides humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, dispatching tents and food after devastating earthquake; Modi expresses condolences and support.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Sep, 2025

Data show seas rising faster around Maldives, Lakshadweep than believed , Pg2

Study reveals alarming sea-level rise around Maldives, Lakshadweep, challenging previous assumptions about climate change impacts and adaptation strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Sep, 2025

‘Mini-cloudbursts’ are on the rise: IMD chief , Pg1

IMD reports rise in 'mini-cloudbursts,' forecasts above-normal September rainfall, while IMCT assesses flood damage in affected states.

Population and Associated IssuesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
31 Aug, 2025

Land-use change reduced flows in China’s river stations , Pg13

Chinese study reveals land-use changes, climate variability, and water diversion significantly reduced river flows in 70% of hydrological stations.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Aug, 2025

Déjà vu , Pg8

Erratic monsoon patterns cause widespread devastation in North India, highlighting the urgent need for proactive disaster management and climate-resilient infrastructure.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
25 Aug, 2025

Cloudburst: when the balloon pops , Pg2

Cloudbursts unleash torrential rainfall exceeding 100mm/hour, triggering flash floods and landslides in vulnerable mountainous regions, posing significant disaster risks.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
24 Aug, 2025

Svalbard glaciers suffered ‘extreme’ melting in 2024 , Pg13

Svalbard glaciers face unprecedented melting in 2024, losing 1% ice in six weeks due to record temperatures.

Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
18 Aug, 2025

Biodiversity everywhere is ordered by a common ‘hidden’ pattern , PgII.

Global study reveals 'onion-like' pattern in biodiversity distribution, highlighting core hotspots and transition zones across biogeographical regions, informing conservation strategies.

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